1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2000 Kia Retona is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 500 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
